Monterey, MA

Monterey, Massachusetts

Monterey, Massachusetts, in Berkshire county, is 31 miles W of Chicopee, Massachusetts (center to center) and 107 miles N of New York, New York. The town benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Pittsfield metropolitan area. Monterey contains a population of approximately 934.

The People and Families of Monterey

In Monterey, about 52% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Monterey had a median family income of $59,643. Interestingly, lots of people in Monterey have Bachelor's degrees (or better). If you never see your neighbor it may be because he or she works from home rather than driving to the office. That's not unusual in the town.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Monterey favored John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $3,445. Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in the town.

Monterey Housing

Monterey has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 79% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. The town sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. You can't avoid taxes, but at least in Monterey the property taxes tend to be lower than most.

Commuting

In Monterey, 77% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Monterey strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Massachusetts):

Category	Trophy
College Educated Adults (vs. Peers)	Top 3%
Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers)	Top 5%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers)	Top 5%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers)	Top 10%
Median Family Income (vs. Peers)	Top 11%
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. State)	Top 13%

Comparative Profile of Monterey, MA

Comparing Monterey to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Massachusetts (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Well-Paid Single Women
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Racial Diversity
Male Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents

Monterey Almanac

Monterey Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Monterey Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Monterey, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Monterey Public Libraries

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Monterey Colleges

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